News Releases by "Sally Sheppard"
Child Safety Program
Nov 5, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
The Cottage, Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. would like to extend a special word of “thanks” to all those professionals that gave of their time and talents to the 1st Annual Child Safety Program during the month of October 2012. Thank you to Dr. Geraldine Clark of Athens Housing Authority and Terris Thomas of Whatever It Takes, Inc. for providing collaboration and support during for the Chi...
Tagged: child safety program, protecting our children, whatever it takes, athens housing authority, the cottage
Consent Is Sexy and Required
Aug 29, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
In 2011, The Cottage served 453 survivors of rape within our community providing them with resources of sexual assault examinations, a crisis hotline, therapeutic and counseling services and support groups. Over 30% of those we served stated that the evening leading up to their assault began with the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol abuse can lead to lowered inhibitions, lower response time and becoming a victim of ra...
Tagged: consent is sexy, the cottage, the university of georgia, athens georgia
How Come Children Don't Tell When They Have Been Sexually Abused?
Aug 20, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
How Come? The Sandusky trial gripped the nation as tales of anguish, fear, and confusion were heard from the young men who accused the former Penn State assistant coach of sexual abuse. “Why didn’t they tell someone?” or “Why did they continue to go back?” were questions heard again and again. Both inquiries speak to a common myth regarding how children react to and disclose sexual abuse. ...
Tagged: the cottage, sandusky, national childrens advocacy center
Now is the Time for All Good Men and Women to Act...
Aug 6, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
Now is the Time for All Good Men and Women to Act … The Penn State situation continues to evolve, and it is difficult to keep up with all of the emerging information. The Freeh Report was recently released and brought widespread attention to the role of the institution and several key individuals regarding the protection of children. Then we had the saga of the Joe Paterno statue and whether it should stay or go. An...
Tagged: national childrens advocacy center, protecting our children
Kevin Ledford of the Poca Volunteer Fire Department named Person of Courage
Jul 30, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
Kevin Ledford wins the Person of Courage at The Cottage’s 1st Annual Person of Courage Recognition Award Ceremony DATE: Sunday, July 29, 2012 TIME: 2:00 pm LOCATION: Bishop Park Kevin Ledford, Captain from Poca Volunteer Fire Department, Madison County Fire and Rescue wins the prestigious Person of Courage for his tremendous strength, bravery and sacrifice as first responder. The second place winner was Aaron Claas, F...